Formal Short Hairstyles
A formal short hairstyle can best be described as neat and tidy, structured, in place and tailored. These hairstyles could be worn to special occasions such as weddings, proms or any important exclusive nights out. They include top-heavy one length looks, sliced razor-cuts, short layered styles, pixies, crops, precision cuts, soft curls and waves.
Formal short hairstyles are still relatively quick to create, but they can require some effort depending on the hair's texture. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability of the style and add extra body. Other styling aids such as Velcro rollers, hot rollers and heat appliances such as curling tongs and ceramic irons can be used to help achieve extra body and hold, and create curls or waves.
Short hair is always quick and easy to manage and generally healthier on the actual hair. A short hairstyle can be changed simply by adjusting the styling technique.
Hairstyle Textures
Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Short Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.
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Yolanda Adams
This short mane is blow-waved from root to tip adding plenty of movement and texture for a fancy look and feel. This formal 'do is great for any special day or night occasion and needs product for hold and shine. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Lisa Rinna
Sliced or razored layers are cut all through this hairdo to achieve a wispy look and feel. The shape of this hairstyle is best suited to frame a long face and is great for special day or night occasion. The jagged cut bangs soften the over-all style and completes it brilliantly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
The back of this lightest blonde hairdo is tapered into the head with longer layers cut around the sides and top. The side is blow-waved out and pinched with product to achieve a textured look and feel for a brilliant finish. Product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This golden copper hairdo is blow-waved smooth from root to tip and teased at the roots to achieve height and lift making it a great hairdo to compliment a round face. Product is needed for hold and shine ad well as regular trims to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Ginnifer Goodwin
This short black mane is cropped short and close to the head, up and over the ears, blending into the top layers that are jagged cut to achieve texture. This pixie 'do is versatile enough to be either worn flat or up and messy depending on the occasion. Regular trims is needed to maintain this style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Lorna Luft
This stunning highlighted hairdo is jagged cut all over to achieve a wispy look and feel making it easy to style out making it a fabulous style to compliment a long face. The bangs are smoothed out to frame the to of the face for a fantastic finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This stunning 'do is tapered into the back of the head for shape and style with layers angled down towards the jaw-line to create this formal hairdo best suited to balance out a round face. This smooth 'do is great for any special occasion and easy to manage with regular trims.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Carolyn Hennesy
The sides and back of this short formal hairstyle is tapered into the head, blending into to the top layers that are jagged cut to achieve height and lift making it a great style to compliment a round face. This hairdo is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and great for any occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
The beautiful concave hairstyle is graduated through the back to achieve maximum shape, with sliced layers angled down towards the jaw-line for a stunning look and feel. This low-fuss yet smooth 'do is easy to maintain with regular trims every 4- 6 weeks and needs only a little product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This wicked 'do is great for those with short to medium hair wanting a style that'll put all eyes on them. The back and one side is smoothed down and back, while the opposite side is dressed in well defined curls giving this look contrast and shape. This is perfect for those with fine to medium hair and will need product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
